Facility: Short-term acute care, Level 1 trauma center, major teaching hospital, 855 staffed beds
Parking: Parking garage free for travelers
Scrub color: Royal blue/white (or combination)
Unit Overview
Unit: Med Rehab, 24 beds
Patient population: Cerebrovascular disease, traumatic brain injury, amputees, spinal cord injuries, deconditioning, neurological diseases; diagnoses include SCI, TBI, stroke, amputation, neuromuscular disease, and severe deconditioning related to a cardiac or respiratory event
Care team: Physiatrist, NP, nurse, 2 therapists (depending on need), and social worker, who collaborate on each patient's plan
Therapy: Patients receive about 3 hours of therapy per day, Monday through Friday
Length of stay: About 2 weeks
Ratios: Days 1:4/5; nights 1:5/6
Schedule
Hours: 36 or 48 hours per week; guaranteed hour options to be discussed with the manager
Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts, 7A–7P, weekdays, with every other weekend required (the shift field lists 4x12 hours, 7:00–19:00)
Call: No call requirement
Float: RN may be floated within scope to meet facility needs when required
Time off and block schedules: No RTO restrictions; include requests on the application and discuss during the interview
Required Qualifications
Valid RN license in West Virginia
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Rehabilitation experience (1 year), completed within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
Valid driver's license
Facility
Charleston Area Medical Center General Hospital
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Review of Charleston Area Medical Center General Hospital on Nov 28, 2025
Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
Average summer highs of 85°F and lows of 64°F.
Average winter highs of 42°F and lows of 24°F.
Furnished Housing
Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
Transportation
Car friendliness is high, as the city is designed for driving.
Public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
Charleston offers a variety of restaurants with diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scenes, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking, and local sports events to enjoy.
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